Is North Star East Middle School a good school?

North Star East Middle School ranks 362 nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Star East Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended North Star East Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Star East Middle School?

Students at North Star East Middle School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of North Star East Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Star East Middle School usually go on to attend North Star High School

North Star East Middle School

Summary:

North Star East Middle School is a public middle school in Stoystown, Pennsylvania, serving 271 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the North Star School District, which is ranked 235 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Star East Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, it faces some challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.79%) and a very high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math for all grades (27.4%) significantly below the district (47.8%) and state (39.3%) averages. However, the school's ranking for specific subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students and disabled students, is better than its overall ranking.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Ligonier Valley Middle School, and Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School, North Star East Middle School generally performs worse in terms of test scores and overall state rankings. However, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a 0% dropout rate, which are positive indicators. To improve, the school may need to focus on strengthening its academic programs and interventions, particularly in mathematics, to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 5-8

3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563

(814) 893-5616

District: North Star School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,627

Students who attend North Star East Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Star High School

Feeder schools for North Star East Middle School:

Elementary:

North Star Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star East Middle School ranks better than 59.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.71. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star East Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare North Star East Middle School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star East Middle School is $15,627.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Star East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star East Middle School 362^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See North Star East Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

North Star School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star School District 235^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Star East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Star East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	80.64	113^th	643	82.4%
2004	68.65	232^nd	663	65.0%
2005	62.29	293^rd	687	57.4%
2006	49.53	451^st	736	38.7%
2007	42.64	515^th	749	31.2%
2008	61.55	326^th	753	56.7%
2009	57.00	405^th	770	47.4%
2010	73.34	193^rd	805	76.0%
2011	81.84	92^nd	825	88.8%
2012	69.45	291^st	834	65.1%
2013	67.16	287^th	758	62.1%
2014	60.99	330^th	728	54.7%
2015	56.29	388^th	835	53.5%
2016	59.96	375^th	870	56.9%
2017	60.63	362^nd	877	58.7%
2018	66.01	298^th	861	65.4%
2019	59.50	397^th	891	55.4%
2021	57.27	332^nd	797	58.3%
2022	42.22	542^nd	883	38.6%
2023	59.71	362^nd	893	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.20	331^st	874	62.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Star East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.53	209^th	660	68.3%

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Rank History for White students at North Star East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.80	390^th	681	42.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for North Star East Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	599	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	600
1992	590	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	591
1993	600	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	602
1994	554	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	556
1995	557	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	559
1996	557	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	559
1997	584	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	585
1998	350	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1999	374	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2000	258	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2001	337	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
2002	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2003	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2004	234	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2005	242	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
2006	238	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	240
2007	219	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	224
2008	300	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	305
2009	377	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
2010	381	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	383
2011	348	0	0	1	0	0	1	350
2012	339	1	0	3	0	0	1	344
2013	316	1	0	3	0	1	2	323
2014	307	3	1	4	0	2	8	325
2015	301	3	0	2	0	1	8	315
2016	303	2	0	3	0	1	8	317
2017	303	6	0	5	0	0	10	324
2018	340	3	0	2	0	0	4	349
2019	329	2	0	4	0	0	6	341
2020	332	3	0	3	0	0	5	343
2021	332	1	1	3	0	0	5	342
2022	296	4	0	3	0	0	5	308
2023	265	0	0	2	0	0	4	271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	600	35.4	16.9	n/a
1992	591	31.4	18.8	n/a
1993	602	27.5	21.9	n/a
1994	556	28.5	19.5	n/a
1995	559	27.4	20.4	n/a
1996	559	27.4	20.4	n/a
1997	585	30.5	19.2	n/a
1998	351	20.4	17.2	n/a
1999	375	21.7	17.3	n/a
2000	259	19.0	13.6	98.8
2001	338	21.5	15.7	79.3
2002	222	20.9	10.6	98.6
2003	222	20.9	10.6	98.6
2004	236	20.3	11.6	98.7
2005	244	21.3	11.5	98.8
2006	240	22.0	10.9	98.8
2007	224	21.9	10.2	98.7
2008	305	22.1	13.8	73.8
2009	381	31.3	12.2	53.8
2010	383	31.3	12.2	52
2011	350	30.8	11.3	49.4
2012	344	30.8	11.1	49.7
2013	323	29.3	11.0	56
2014	325	27.8	11.6	51.4
2015	315	25.0	12.6	51.1
2016	317	26.0	12.1	53
2017	324	26.6	12.1	56.2
2018	349	26.7	13.0	54.4
2019	341	27.7	12.2	52.8
2020	343	26.7	12.8	51.9
2021	342	26.7	12.7	99.1
2022	308	28.7	10.7	99
2023	271	26.7	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	600	35.4	16.9	n/a
1992	591	31.4	18.8	n/a
1993	602	27.5	21.9	n/a
1994	556	28.5	19.5	n/a
1995	559	27.4	20.4	n/a
1996	559	27.4	20.4	n/a
1997	585	30.5	19.2	n/a
1998	351	20.4	17.2	n/a
1999	375	21.7	17.3	n/a
2000	259	19.0	13.6	98.8
2001	338	21.5	15.7	79.3
2002	222	20.9	10.6	98.6
2003	222	20.9	10.6	98.6
2004	236	20.3	11.6	98.7
2005	244	21.3	11.5	98.8
2006	240	22.0	10.9	98.8
2007	224	21.9	10.2	98.7
2008	305	22.1	13.8	73.8
2009	381	31.3	12.2	53.8
2010	383	31.3	12.2	52
2011	350	30.8	11.3	49.4
2012	344	30.8	11.1	49.7
2013	323	29.3	11.0	56
2014	325	27.8	11.6	51.4
2015	315	25.0	12.6	51.1
2016	317	26.0	12.1	53
2017	324	26.6	12.1	56.2
2018	349	26.7	13.0	54.4
2019	341	27.7	12.2	52.8
2020	343	26.7	12.8	51.9
2021	342	26.7	12.7	99.1
2022	308	28.7	10.7	99
2023	271	26.7	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star East Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$645 (5.0%)	$12,371 (95.0%)	$13,016
2020	$698 (5.2%)	$12,655 (94.8%)	$13,353
2021	$1,155 (8.3%)	$12,751 (91.7%)	$13,906
2022	$2,262 (14.5%)	$13,364 (85.5%)	$15,626

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star East Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 362^nd of 893 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (North Star East Middle School)	34.6	43.2	8.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star East Middle School)	58.4	45.1	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (North Star East Middle School)	30.3	37.5	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Star East Middle School)	67.7	65.6	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (North Star East Middle School)	32.9	19.7	13.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Star East Middle School)	68.5	58	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (North Star East Middle School)	23.1	14	9.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (North Star East Middle School)	65.2	70.3	5.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Star East Middle School)	71	64.6	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (North Star East Middle School)	30.4	27.4	3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (North Star East Middle School)	65.2	70.3	5.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Star East Middle School)	66.3	59	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	341	271	20.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	265	19.5%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	100%	47.2%

Schools Near North Star East Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	271	27	10.1	100.0%	265 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	59.7	362^nd of 893 public middle schools	59.5%		42.2	542^nd of 883 public middle schools	38.6%	180			43.2	37.5	19.7	14.0	27.4		70.3	70.3			45.1	65.6	58.0	64.6	59.0	$15,627	$2,263	$13,364
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	66	4	14.7	34.8%	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	68.2	265^th of 893 public middle schools	70.3%		59.6	358^th of 883 public middle schools	59.5%	93				44.0	18.8	44.0	37.9		68.0	68.0				56.0	43.8	72.0	59.1	$387	$20	$367
Windber Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	255	18	14.2	60.0%	232 (91.0%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	76.4	183^rd of 893 public middle schools	79.5%		79.1	147^th of 883 public middle schools	83.4%	36				40.9	34.2	54.4	42.4		75.0	75.0				59.4	69.5	69.1	65.5	$13,555	$1,265	$12,290
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	225	17	13.5	38.7%	217 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	74.6	202^nd of 893 public middle schools	77.4%		77.4	163^rd of 883 public middle schools	81.5%	39			43.6	41.1	45.8	27.3	38.9		68.2	68.2			61.8	71.8	64.4	62.1	64.4	$13,346	$649	$12,697
Greater Johnstown Middle School	Public	5-7	220 Messenger Street	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	660	53	12.5	100.0%	228 (34.5%)	274 (41.5%)	48 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	109 (16.5%)	8.2	828^th of 893 public middle schools	7.3%		9.8	790^th of 883 public middle schools	10.5%	38			5.2	4.7	4.3		4.7						18.8	15.9	23.6		19.1	$14,910	$2,254	$12,656
Ligonier Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	536 Bell Street	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-6412	310	25	12.5	43.2%	294 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	53	437^th of 893 public middle schools	51.1%		50	466^th of 883 public middle schools	47.2%	29				39.5	36.9	9.8	27.0		55.3	55.3				57.5	59.5	45.6	53.3	$17,012	$1,012	$16,000
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	418	36	11.7	54.3%	406 (97.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64	313^th of 893 public middle schools	64.9%		65.5	299^th of 883 public middle schools	66.1%	14	51.9	62.5	40.2	29.7	33.3		42.4	87.6		87.6	68.4	70.8	55.0	68.0	61.2		63.9	$16,712	$1,677	$15,035

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